Episodes

ON SITE AT THE TEACH BETTER CONFERENCE! Welcome to the fourth installment of the teach better conference Bonus episodes! In this episode, my guests are Don Epps, Michael Earnshaw, Becky Schnekser, and Phil Strunk as we discuss how to share the positive message through social media, Science development, Punk Rock leadership, and how to lead as a peer. #AspireLead Tweet This Featuring Don Epps, Michael Earnshaw, Becky Schnekser, Phil Strunk Connect with the Guests Don Epps: Twitter: https://twitt...

Does our educational system represent the world we live in? This week’s guest, Tiffany Ott, explains how she has transformed her classroom to prepare her students using mastery Learning, self paced curriculum, and standards based grading. I’m excited to have the last member of the teach better team on as we dive into some fun educational topics. In this Episode, we discuss: Mastery Learning and Standards Based Grading Inquiry and self paced classroom Relationship Building Public vs Private schoo...

ON SITE AT THE TEACH BETTER CONFERENCE! Tweet This Bonus Episode: Featuring Jake Miller, Janelle McLaughlin, Hans Appel and Crystal Parker Jake Miller: Technology Coach Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeMillerTech Website: https://jakemiller.net/ Hans Appel: School Counselor Twitter: https://twitter.com/HansNAppel Website: http://www.awardwinningculture.com/#/ Janelle McLaughlin: Educational Consultant Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ms_Mac4 Website: https://www.innovativeeducationsolutions.net/ ...

How often do you go to a professional development session or conference and, although you may be inspired, you don’t act on the message? This week’s guest, Tara Martin, and I provide ways to increase the professional development experience, find avenues of Inspiration and she shares her crazy story of how social media changed her career completely. We are diving into the topic of professional learning and I’m so excited to have Tara Martin back on the Aspire Podcast! In this Episode, we discuss:...

On Site at The Teach Better Conference! Tweet This Featuring Tara Martin, Rae Hughart and CJ Reynolds Follow Tara Martin Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaraMartinEDU Website: http://www.tarammartin.com/ Follow Rae Hughart Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaeHughart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raehughart Follow CJ Reynolds Twitter: https://twitter.com/realrapreynolds Website: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realrapwithreynolds/ YouTube: https://...

On Site at The Teach Better Conference! Tweet This Featuring Dave and Shelly Burgess Follow Dave Burgess: Twitter: https://twitter.com/burgessdave Website: https://daveburgess.com/ Follow Shelley Burgess: Twitter: https://twitter.com/burgess_shelley Website: https://leadlikeapirate.net/ Follow The Teach Better Team: Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachbetterteam Website: https://www.teachbetter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachbetterteam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teac...

When we walk into a classroom, how do we, as leaders, change the perception so we are viewed as coaches instead of an evaluator? My guest today has constructed a road map to help instructional leaders build trust with their staff, identify their strengths, designing important questions and adding value to any classroom. Today’s guest is Amy Illingworth and she worked her way from a teacher to an Assistant Superintendent as she has used this coaching model to impact classrooms and many Aspiring L...

Have you, as a leader, continuously focused on your weaknesses instead of your strengths? My guest today found hardship early in his career, but instead of focusing on his struggles, he built a system that changed his career. Today’s guest is Chad Ostrowski and he focused on his strengths to create the Grid Method, which was the starting point of the Teach Better Team. In this Episode, we discuss: Thriving in your Areas of Strengths The Teach Better Construction Focusing on Solutions Instead...

Often, I hear about educators who feel isolated in their leadership role. Where do we go to get connected with other leaders and increase our knowledge to be the best educator possible? My guests today are part of an amazing team, who started with a small strategy that led to an impactful movement. Rae Hughart and Jeff Gargas are my guests, half of the Teach Better Team, and they are here to share how you can get connected to increase your leadership capacity. In this Episode, we discuss: Shar...

Have you ever been frustrated with the lack of time you have to focus on leadership? My guest today, has used his 20 years of administrative experience to create a wonderful resource for leaders. I’m excited to once again have my good friend, Evan Robb, the author of The Ten Minute Principal”, on the Aspire Podcast! In this Episode, we discuss: Ten Minute Strategies The Six Pillars of Leadership Creating a Vision Finding our Own Path for Growth Changing the Culture of Learning And Upcomin...

In your leadership experience, have you ever felt isolated or alone in your struggles? My guest today, is an expert in creating communities to enhance leadership skills and find solutions through coaching. I’m excited to once again have Danny Bauer, the host and creator of “Better Leaders Better school” on the Aspire Podcast! In this Episode, we discuss: Coaching Leaders Finding a Community to Level Up Combatting Professional Burn-Out Important Literature for Growth And Upcoming Projects ...

In education, we talk about the power of differentiated learning but what about differentiated grading? My guest today is an expert in differentiated assessments and grades and his views have been inspirational in my own growth as a leader. Rick Wormeli is an author of five best selling books and I’m so excited to share his story, while expanding on how Fair isn’t Always Equal. In this Episode, we discuss: Differentiated Grading Fair isn’t Always Equal Traditional Grading Scale and the Impac...

As a leader, have you ever initiated change and it was followed by fear and resistance? Today, my guest will be sharing his struggles and successes of initiating change at the highest level of his district and I’m extremely excited to share his story with you. My guest is Wade Stanford, the superintendent of Westwood ISD and a leader that is impacting many well beyond his own district. Follow Wade Stanford: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wadestanford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wade.sta...

As a leader, have you ever felt it’s impossible to create an innovative space or system for student to learn and create? I know over the years, I have definitely struggled to break the cycle of traditional practices. Today, I have two experts on Innovation, George Couros and Katie Novak, and they just wrote an amazing book called, “Innovate Inside the Box”: Empowering Learners through the UDL and Innovator’s mindset. I can’t wait to share this incredible wealth of knowledge on the Aspire podcast...

Chris Chappolin and I discuss how to create a culture of empowerment, STEAM education strategies, and the importance of creating a PLN network! #AspireLead Follow Chris Chappotin: Chris Chappotin is the Principal at STEAM Middle School in Burleson, TX, blogger, rapper and member of the Nohea Kindreds. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chris_Chappotin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_chappotin/ Website: https://sites.google.com/bisdmail.net/chrischappotin/ Follow Joshua Stamper: NEW web...

Tamara Letter and I discuss how to create a culture of Kindness, increasing student voice through kindness passion projects, and the importance of technology in schools! #AspireLead Tamara Letter Tamera has served as an elementary classroom teacher, differentiation specialist, and, currently, she serves as a technology integrator and instructional coach. In addition to her campus duties, Tamera is a presenter and author of “A Passion for Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead, Love, ...

Welcome to the Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast! In this episode, Joshua talks with expert coach and new Better Leaders Better School Mastermind cohort leader, Dr. Kelly Crane. Dr. Crane shares her experience moving up the career ladder from Assistant Principal to Superintendent and how to find a network of supporters, while working through difficult situations as a district leader. Dr. Kelly Crane has spent her educational career in Kansas and Missouri. She was a teacher and coach pr...

Do you hold a leadership title but feel as though you are not making an impact? Vernon Wright and I discuss how to build your influence, making authentic connections, and empowering others to find their purpose! #AspireLead Vernon Wright Vernon Wright is a district facilitator, blogger, speaker, Editor for Nohea Kindreds, and Host of the popular podcast, “The Many Voices of Grit”. Follow Vernon Wright: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewrightleader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewrigh...

In this episode, Nili Bartley and I discuss how to make an impact on a campus without a leadership title, creating student leaders, empowering others to have a voice and establishing a culture of creativity! #AspireLead Book Giveaway! Nili has been gracious enough to provide one autographed book, “Lead Beyond Your Title” for an ASPIRE Book Giveaway! To enter, go to joshstamper.com and sign up for the Aspire newsletter. The winners will be selected and announced on Friday, August 9th, 2019. As ...

The Ethical Line: Featuring Dr. Toni Faddis Dr. Toni Faddis and I discuss ethical decisions for leaders, equity in schools, reviewing times of growth through failure, important leadership qualities to succeed as a principal and her book, “The Ethical Line”! Book Giveaway! Dr, Fadis has been gracious enough to provide two of her books, “The Ethical Line” for an ASPIRE Book Giveaway! To enter, go to joshstamper.com and sign up for the Aspire newsletter. The winners will be selected and announce...

Striving for Ownership: Featuring Andrew Marotta Want to know how to get ownership from your staff? Andrew Marotta and I discuss striving for ownership in initiatives, how we don’t need to be a salesman, leading beyond a title, giving a 100% at all times, and details on a book giveaway! Book Giveaway! To enter, go to joshstamper.com and sign up for the Aspire newsletter. We will be choosing our three winners from those who sign up. The winners will be announced Friday, July 26th, 2019 at 7pm ...

As an aspiring leader, what do you need to experience to prepare for our next leadership position? Todd Nesloney and I discuss interview tips and tricks to the administrative interview process, leadership conferences, technology implementation strategies, providing grace to students, and Todd shares a surprise announcement! #AspireLead Todd Nesloney Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He was ...

Bonus Episode with Joshua Stamper Create your Leadership Goals for the new school year Do not wait for leadership opportunities to come to you Take the initiative to lead beyond your position What topics or questions do you have that you would like me to answer or have the guests answer? Reach out via social media, email, or contact section on the ASPIRE website to let me know what leadership topics or questions you would like answered by our guests. Tweet This Follow Joshua Stamper: NEW w...

As a leader, what would we do if we faced immense tragedy at our school? This week’s guest, Frank DeAngelis, discusses how important it is to instill hope, relationship building, trauma informed practices and safety into our schools. About Frank DeAngelis: I am honored to have Frank DeAngelis on the podcast this week. Frank is the retired principal of Columbine High School, serving as an educator for the Jeffco School District in Littleton Colorado, since 1979. As a Colorado native, Frank reti...